Civil Appeal routes Flashcards
1
Q
First Instance Courts
A
-trial
-the middle of the high court and below
2
Q
Appellate court
A
-appeal
-the middle of the high court and above
3
Q
Small claims court to county court
A
appeal allowed:
-mistake in law
-serious irregularity in proceedings
4
Q
County court or High court to court of appeal
A
leave to appeal:
-prospect of success
-previous decision wrong
-procedure not followed
5
Q
High court to supreme court
A
Leapfrog method
Certificate and leave to appeal:
-all parties consent
-point of law of general public importance
6
Q
Court of appeal to Supreme Court
A
Leave to appeal from CoA or Supreme if:
-point of law of general public importance
